Identify the sentence that contains a dangling modifier.

Question

Identify the sentence that contains a dangling modifier.

1.To assemble the model successfully, the directions must be read carefully.

2.It is better to hand in a neat erasure than an overlooked mistake

I think it's #1

-MC

Answer 1

I agree. The directions aren't going to assemble the model. <g>

Answer 2

Thanks :D

-MC
btw, what does that mean? <g> i've seen others use it too!

Answer 3

<g> = grin

Answer 4

oh ok <g> lol

-MC

Answer 5

You are correct! Sentence #1 contains a dangling modifier. A dangling modifier is a phrase or clause that is intended to modify a word, but it is not clearly or logically connected to the word it is supposed to modify. In this case, the phrase "To assemble the model successfully" is the dangling modifier because it is unclear who or what is supposed to be assembling the model. This sentence could be revised to avoid the dangling modifier by specifying who needs to read the directions carefully, for example: "To assemble the model successfully, you must read the directions carefully."